PAULINE TRIGÈRE, Two-Piece Ensemble, Suminagashi Marbling Print in Crepe Silk, Halter Dress and Draper with Uchikake Inspired Piping, 1970s

Franco-American designer Pauline Trigère was the daughter of a Parisian tailor and a dressmaker who developed technical skill and craft in fashion design. She created American ready-to-wear to a high standard with timeless styles that have retained their fashion forward quality, today. This two-piece ensemble is all silk with a suminagashi marbling inspired print. Along with the Japanese print is a piping collar that I like to think is also inspired by the Uchikake Kimono hems that are padded. The overall ensemble has a space age and modern quality that today is still very fashion forward.  Circa 1970s! Bust 36"; Waist 32"; Length 45"